Description

A Western Red Cedar slatted screen creates an architectural look that provides visually interesting shadow lines and texture within outdoor spaces. Built with horizontal boards, the aesthetic appeal of this style of screen lies in its simple clean lines and appealing proportions.

Slatted screens can enhance a garden's style with a contemporary look:

• Creates a surface with ever changing patterns of light and shadow• Provides a wonderful backdrop for plants and foliage• Truly versatile - slats available in a variety of widths and length allow you to create unique visual rhythms and proportions• Simple installation methods transforms landscapes instantly• Provide privacy without complete obstruction• Horizontal boards are more effective at screening against wind than a solid fence• Can provide shade without sacrificing natural light• Define boundaries within the garden - seperate relaxation areas from storage space.

A well designed and carefully built screen can provide a wonderful focal point for an outdoor space, so choosing the correct material is paramount. No other material compares to Western Red Cedar in terms of appearance, with beautiful warm colours and tight grain patterns providing a stunning natural material.

Stability is also key for slatted screens. To maintain the crisp, clean lines that are essential to the overall look of the screen it is important to choose a material that is less susceptible to warping or twisting. Being one of the most stable wood species on the planet, Western Red Cedar fits the bill perfectly.

Silva Timber's Western Red Cedar makes perfect sense:

• Highly durable and long lasting• Exceptional stability means Cedar boards remain flat and straight• Clear grade Western Red Cedar offers unrivalled beauty• Being light in weight, Cedar is easy to cut and handle on site, reducing build time• Beautiful tones and grain patterns• A proven performer in all types of climate, so its a natural product you can rely upon

There is a risk involved when leaving wood exposed to the elements. During the weathering process wood can appear unsightly as the material can blacken due to moisture getting into the fibres and pulling out tannins and extractives. Finish protects the wood from moisture absorption and UV degradation.

What to expect from timber products

When working with timber it should be expected that although ‘on-grade’, occasional boards may have minor imperfections that will require ‘working’ if you wish to eliminate. Examples include raised grain, small splits, minor handling marks, sticker marks etc – all of which can easily be remedied by trimming, gluing or sanding. In most cases imperfections can be removed with very little effort, and the small amount of off cuts generated as a result will be absorbed in the normal cutting and selection allowance.

Grading

Both grades offer an exceptional product, however No.2 Clear has a stricter tolerance on how many characteristics (for example how many and of what size knots) are allowed in the finished product.

Silva's No.2 Clear and No.4 Clear grade boards are kiln dried, exceed the required grading rules and are sourced from a primary sawmill for consistent high quality.

It is difficult to recommend one grade over the other. The more discerning customer may choose No.2 Clear for it's minimal characteristics, however the No.4 Clear grade represents excellent value for money for customers who don't mind the odd knot here and there.

Overall, both grades are predominately clear of any characteristics, providing stunning boards for a wide range of applications.

Environment

Western Red Cedar is the ultimate green building material. It is legally, responsibly and sustainably harvested in the publicly managed forests of British Columbia, Canada. Less than 1% of standing timber is harvested each year.

For each tree harvested, three are replanted to ensure the forests will exist in perpetuity. Western Red Cedar has a low impact on the environment throughout its life cycle. It requires significantly less energy to produce than man-made alternatives and is bio-degradable.

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